PERIOP 101 FINAL EXAM MEDICINE NURSING COURSE
2025/2026 | VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | PERIOPERATIVE NURSING & PATIENT CARE
STUDY GUIDE | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair.
What does the nurse include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about
their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - e
The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the pt. This nurse-pt
interaction enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c - CORRECT ANSWER - a
Which assessment finding is common among elderly pts?
a. An increase in oxygen saturation
b. Decrease in vision including color and depth perception
,c. Increased perception of pain
d. An easy adjustment to a change in their environment - CORRECT
ANSWER - b
During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the pt about use of any
herbal preparations and/or botanicals. Why is this a critical component of the
assessment?
a. These products can affect bleeding times
b. An alteration of medication metabolism can ensue
c. Anesthetic toxicity can occur
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - d
It is important to discuss the pt's spiritual needs during the pre-op assessment.
What elements of different faiths should the periop nurse be aware of in the
event of a pt's intraoperative death?
a. Islamic beliefs include that one designated person should wash the body of
the deceased
b. The team should prepare for an organ donation for the deceased of any
religious belief
c. The RN circulator should immediately contact a local mortuary
d. Cremation is preferred by memebers of the Jewish faith - CORRECT
ANSWER - a
factors that may affect postoperative pain are: select all that apply
a. The surgical site
b. The nature and intended purpose of the surgery
c. The pt's fears regarding anesthesia or surgery
d. The level of anxiety of the pt's family members - CORRECT ANSWER - a,
b, c
,Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of perioperative pt and
family education?
a. To reduce the pt's anxiety
b. To increase pt and family adherence to the plan of care
c. To increase the pt's and fam's satisfaction with the quality of care
d. To support legal, ethical, and regulatory mandates - CORRECT ANSWER -
c
Which of the following practices violates a pt's ethical right to self-
determination or removes his or her ability to make informed choices?
a. Automatically suspending an intraoperative DNR decision
b. Including family in the education process
c. Performing emergency surgery without informed consent
d. Providing info about the scientific evidence for planned care - CORRECT
ANSWER - a
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment.
Which of the following is an example of how the perioperative RN can
participate in cost containment in the OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture - CORRECT ANSWER - d
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills,
knowledge, and attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating
accountability in his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement in perioperative
nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
, d) Verification of nursing knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN
Guidelines for Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to
comply with the AORN guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional
policies
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually
practice in perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which
AORN Guidelines can be applied - CORRECT ANSWER - d
What legal standard does the professional nurse need to meet when providing
care?
a) Reasonably prudent care
b) certification standard
c) Reasonably responsible standard
d) There is no legal standard - CORRECT ANSWER - a
a professional practice model includes personal accountability and ethical
decision making. Which of the following is not part of personal accountability?
a) Responsibility to self, patients, and peers
b) Make decisions and accept consequences when necessary
c) Accept performance input from direct and upper level management only
d) Maintain professional engagement - CORRECT ANSWER - c
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission
Testing (PAT) to collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?
a. How long the patient has been diabetic
2025/2026 | VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | PERIOPERATIVE NURSING & PATIENT CARE
STUDY GUIDE | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A 47 yr old male is admitted to the Pre-op area for an inguinal hernia repair.
What does the nurse include in the intake assessment?
a. Pain
b. Cognitive ability of the pt
c. Cultural considerations
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - d
During the preoperative interview, the perioperative nurse should ask pt's about
their use of
a. alcohol
b. herbal preparations
c. recreational drugs
d. tobacco products
e. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - e
The preoperative interview is the final assessment of the pt. This nurse-pt
interaction enables the nurse to
a. identify any additional pt care needs prior to surgery
b. determine the length of the procedure and needed supplies
c. introduce the pt to the surgical team
d. provide info necessary for d/c - CORRECT ANSWER - a
Which assessment finding is common among elderly pts?
a. An increase in oxygen saturation
b. Decrease in vision including color and depth perception
,c. Increased perception of pain
d. An easy adjustment to a change in their environment - CORRECT
ANSWER - b
During the preoperative interview, the RN should ask the pt about use of any
herbal preparations and/or botanicals. Why is this a critical component of the
assessment?
a. These products can affect bleeding times
b. An alteration of medication metabolism can ensue
c. Anesthetic toxicity can occur
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - d
It is important to discuss the pt's spiritual needs during the pre-op assessment.
What elements of different faiths should the periop nurse be aware of in the
event of a pt's intraoperative death?
a. Islamic beliefs include that one designated person should wash the body of
the deceased
b. The team should prepare for an organ donation for the deceased of any
religious belief
c. The RN circulator should immediately contact a local mortuary
d. Cremation is preferred by memebers of the Jewish faith - CORRECT
ANSWER - a
factors that may affect postoperative pain are: select all that apply
a. The surgical site
b. The nature and intended purpose of the surgery
c. The pt's fears regarding anesthesia or surgery
d. The level of anxiety of the pt's family members - CORRECT ANSWER - a,
b, c
,Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of perioperative pt and
family education?
a. To reduce the pt's anxiety
b. To increase pt and family adherence to the plan of care
c. To increase the pt's and fam's satisfaction with the quality of care
d. To support legal, ethical, and regulatory mandates - CORRECT ANSWER -
c
Which of the following practices violates a pt's ethical right to self-
determination or removes his or her ability to make informed choices?
a. Automatically suspending an intraoperative DNR decision
b. Including family in the education process
c. Performing emergency surgery without informed consent
d. Providing info about the scientific evidence for planned care - CORRECT
ANSWER - a
Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment.
Which of the following is an example of how the perioperative RN can
participate in cost containment in the OR?
a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant
b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room
c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies
d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture - CORRECT ANSWER - d
An RN who attends continuing nursing education and has verified skills,
knowledge, and attitudes about perioperative nursing is demonstrating
accountability in his/her:
a) Certification requirements for professional achievement in perioperative
nursing
b) Collaboration among team members
c) Professional growth and maintenance of competency
, d) Verification of nursing knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - c
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning use of the AORN
Guidelines for Perioperative Practice?
a) Both medical and nursing licensing boards require health care institutions to
comply with the AORN guidelines
b) The AORN Guidelines legally supersede departmental and institutional
policies
c) The AORN Guidelines reflect scientific evidence of how nurses actually
practice in perioperative settings
d) Work setting and situation variations may determine the extent to which
AORN Guidelines can be applied - CORRECT ANSWER - d
What legal standard does the professional nurse need to meet when providing
care?
a) Reasonably prudent care
b) certification standard
c) Reasonably responsible standard
d) There is no legal standard - CORRECT ANSWER - a
a professional practice model includes personal accountability and ethical
decision making. Which of the following is not part of personal accountability?
a) Responsibility to self, patients, and peers
b) Make decisions and accept consequences when necessary
c) Accept performance input from direct and upper level management only
d) Maintain professional engagement - CORRECT ANSWER - c
What would be the MOST important information for a nurse in Preadmission
Testing (PAT) to collect on an insulin dependent diabetic patient?
a. How long the patient has been diabetic
